Weather warning: Thick fog engulfs Brisbane

A thick fog has engulfed one Aussie city, triggering chaos on the roads and in the skies as authorities warn residents against “dangerous conditions”.

A thick fog has engulfed Brisbane, triggering traffic chaos on the roads and in the skies, with motorists warned of “dangerous conditions”.

Road officials have urged residents to drive with their headlights on and leave extra space behind vehicles amid a thick fog that can clearly be seen from space.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a weather warning to Queensland residents on Tuesday amid a thick fog that has visibility as low as 100m

“The widespread fog over southeast Queensland is seen clearly from space,” the bureau said.

The widespread fog over #SEQ is seen clearly from space. It's expected to lift by late morning. Other parts of the state are also experiencing a foggy morning. The day will be warm with partly cloudy skies. https://t.co/l3kCoJ1bPDpic.twitter.com/uw3JlKSBsU

— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) August 1, 2022

Bureau meteorologist, Helen Reid said the fog, which is the thickest she had seen “in a while”, is most solid in cities such as Brisbane, Ipswich and the bay area.

“It’s hard for us to tell where exactly the fog is due to high level cloud in north Brisbane,” she said.

“It is thinning downstream but there is still quite a bit out over the bay right into the northeast and the city setting which is still quite solid.”

⚠️🌫️Road Weather Alert for Brisbane for reduced visibility in fog making road conditions dangerous during Tuesday in the Brisbane Area. https://t.co/FBmpsInT9opic.twitter.com/YsJItWeY7Q

— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) August 1, 2022

Visibility is reduced on our roads this morning due to heavy fog. Please drive with your headlights on and allow extra space between you and the vehicle in front. #QldTrafficpic.twitter.com/kEpX6ENZwj

— RACQ (@RACQOfficial) August 1, 2022

Ms Reid said the fog was not just impacting Brisbane but the Darling Downs and areas in northern Queensland.

The fog is the result of “just enough moisture in the air” after light showers on Monday and then clear skies in the afternoon that made the atmosphere cool enough to form fog.

The weather has triggered chaos in the sky, with flights incoming into Brisbane diverted to regional airports such as Coolangatta, Mackay and Rockhampton.

As the fog continues throughout the morning, incoming flights are continuing to be diverted, while departing flights are still taking off.

People departing from Brisbane airport and motorists in Brisbane have been warned of minor delays.

Originally published as Weather warning: Thick fog engulfs Brisbane